Quart

Quart is a unit of volume or capacity in both the imperial system and the United States customary units. Its exact value varies from system to system, but it is generally considered to be equal to one quarter of a gallon.

Definition

In the imperial system, a quart is equal to two pints, or one quarter of an imperial gallon. This is equivalent to approximately 1.1365 litres.

In the United States customary units, a quart is equal to two pints, or one quarter of a United States gallon. This is equivalent to approximately 0.9464 litres.

Usage

The quart is commonly used in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries that use either the imperial system or the United States customary units. It is used in everyday life, as well as in various industries, including the food and beverage industry, the automotive industry, and the healthcare industry.

In the food and beverage industry, the quart is often used to measure liquids, such as milk, water, and juice. In the automotive industry, it is used to measure the capacity of engines and the amount of oil or other fluids that they require. In the healthcare industry, it is used to measure the volume of fluids in the human body, such as blood and urine.

See also

• Gallon
• Pint
• Litre
• Imperial system
• United States customary units